Rock breakage with explosives has existed since the seventeenth century when black powder came into use in mining. Since then it has progressed from the inventi
Tunnelling in Rock by Drilling and Blasting presents the latest developments in the excavation of tunnels using the drilling and blasting method. Examples of wo
In large surface mining operations, drilling and blasting activities constitute more than 15% of the total costs. In order to optimize performance and minimize
This dictionary represents today the most extensive rock blasting dictionary available and it is therefore a valuable tool and essential for research and writin
This book is a unique supplement to contemporary scientific literature on rock blasting technology. It encapsulates theoretical and practical aspects of drillin